Set to depart in October 2025, this immersive and exclusive journey through Kenya blends ultra-luxury safari with cutting-edge conservation and authentic cultural engagement. Designed for travelers seeking more than just a vacation, this expedition offers deep connection, personal growth, and the chance to support vital work protecting endangered wildlife and preserving Indigenous knowledge.

Who This Journey is For

As The Tycoon Magazine recognized, Bushtracks caters to discerning, purpose-driven travelers — and this expedition is no exception. It’s designed for:

• Families and groups of friends looking to bond through meaningful, shared adventure.

• Gap-year students or recent grads seeking a transformational launch into adulthood with global perspective.

• Retired professionals and executive women prioritizing wellness, impact, and soulful travel experiences.

Trip Highlights Include:

• Walk alongside habituated elephants at Ol Jogi, a private conservancy pioneering tech-driven species protection.

• Visit Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Africa’s first community-run, Samburu-led center caring for orphaned elephants.

• Sleep under the stars in a private star bed or photograph wildlife from a sunken hide in the Chyulu Hills.

• Learn from Maasai and Samburu guides, whose ecological and cultural expertise bring depth and authenticity to every experience.

• Stay at the award-winning Mara Plains Camp, where conservation, luxury, and community upliftment converge.

• Daily wellbeing activities like trail runs, horseback safaris, outdoor meals under starlit skies, and guided bush walks foster connection and reflection.

• The ultimate graduation gift — perfect for gap-year travelers beginning a new life chapter with a broader worldview.

An Urgent Window of Opportunity

With departure set for October, the trip’s future depends on final bookings made before the end of this month. For travelers, this is a rare and limited-time opportunity to join a purpose-driven journey and support conservation through direct experience.

Book Now or Learn More

Explore the full itinerary and secure your place:
https://www.bushtracks.com/expeditions/into-the-wildlife-kenya

For Booking, or additional details, please contact:
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About Bushtracks Expeditions

As recently profiled in The Tycoon Magazine’s Top Companies in Travel & Hospitality 2025, Bushtracks Expeditions is redefining luxury safari with a commitment to conservation, community, and culture. Through founder David Tett’s visionary leadership and a team of on-the-ground experts, each expedition is crafted to be more than a trip — it’s a catalyst for personal transformation and global stewardship.

Don’t just travel. Transform.

Saudi tourism statistics achieved positive results during this year, with total number of tourists (overnight visitors for all purposes) reaching (53.6 million), including (39.0 million) domestic tourists and (14.6 million) inbound tourists. The total tourism spending reached (SAR150 billion), of which (SAR 63.1 billion) came from domestic tourism and (SAR 86.9 billion) from Inbound tourism, that indicates a new historical record for Saudi tourism.

Inbound tourism achieved historical record numbers in the first half of 2023, recording an increase of (142%) in number of tourists and (132%) in total tourism spending vs. the first half of 2022. With the continuous development of the tourism sector, there has been an increase in the number of tourists for all purposes with leisure tourists showing the highest growth (347%) vs. the first half of 2022.

Domestic tourism in the first half of 2023 recorded a growth of (16%) in tourism spending, due to the average length of stay increasing from (4.6) nights in the first half of 2022 to (6.3) nights in the first half of 2023. Leisure was the top purpose in number of visitors, achieving an increase of (18%) compared to the first half 2022, with (16.6M) tourists accounting for (43%) of all domestic tourists’ trips.

Outbound tourism in the first half of 2023 recorded an increase in number of tourists by (37%), with spending also increasing by (74%) compared the first half of 2022. The increase is attributed to the lifting global of travel restrictions. in addition to having the start of the summer season and school break in June. Outbound Non-Saudis residents represented (45%) of all outbound tourists in the first half of 2023, increasing by (24%) compared to the first half of 2022, while their spending accounted for (66%) of all outbound spending. Visiting friends and relatives was the top purpose of visits representing (67%) of all non-Saudi outbound tourist trips, with the average length of stay increasing from (19.3) nights in the first half of 2022 to (45.5) nights in the first half of 2023 resulting in an increase of (109%) for non-Saudi outbound spend for all purposes.

Saudi outbound tourists recorded an increase of (49%) mostly to neighboring countries, whereas Saudi outbound tourism spending increased by (32%) compared to the first half of 2022. Notably, the average spend per night for Saudis has decreased from (599 SAR) in the first half of 2022, to (332 SAR) in the first half of 2023.

Many businesses understand and expect the complexities of adopting a subscription-based model, but there are other complex accounting processes that they may find difficulty adapting to. Revenue management software provider SOFTRAX offers order management, billing, renewal management, and revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 and IFRS 15 standards. It aims to equip businesses with the highest level of system-wide automation, optimize subscription, consumption, milestone, and renewal billing, and provide advanced revenue recognition. The release of its new and advanced subscription billing features and an expansion of its policy-based approach further boost its software’s ability to automate back-office functionality for continuous accounting.

SOFTRAX’s advanced features

Version 13.5 of SOFTRAX brings a new feature that allows orders to be considered complete when they meet specific criteria as they arrive from source systems. The billing and revenue recognition is then triggered and processed simultaneously. The policy engine then constructs the invoice schedule automatically.

The new scheduler in 13.5 allows businesses to specify the batch creation and transmission of invoices to their clients. This procedure comes with the option of no human intervention and a much lower risk of error or revenue leakage. The policy engine also takes care of unbundling, allocation against SSP, and assignment of schedules of recognition. Having sophisticated billing and revenue recognition in a single application makes monetization easier and provides more transparency across billing and revenue management.

These new and advanced features in version 13.5 aim to help B2B businesses adapt to and streamline the use of a subscription-based model. The revenue recognition process under the ASC 606 and IFRS 15 standards can be complex and challenging for companies to reconcile with back-office procedures. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing for greater compliance with ASC 606 and IFRS 15 guidelines, particularly in light of the increasing amount of audits with deficiencies. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) saw a greater percentage of deficiencies found in 2022 inspection audits; deficiencies reached 40% in 2022, up from 34% in 2021. As such, revenue management software like SOFTRAX can help companies mirror revenue recognition practices to these standards.

Why these features are important

Accounting processes across industries are becoming more complex, increasing the demand for automation and management with the help of software like SOFTRAX. These new features offered by the system highlight a growing need for optimization as the landscape for subscription-based billing changes and grows. With new developments, compliance with necessary standards is also paramount to efficient accounting and revenue recognition. Blockchain platforms like DeCryptoFi provide an example of how emphasizing the SEC and Federal Government laws and regulations has become a crucial part of finance, especially for newer advancements in the industry like digital assets. The increased intensity of regulatory measures taken by government entities necessitates and validates the commitment of platforms like SOFTRAX AND DeCryptoFi to achieve greater compliance.

The advanced subscription billing features of version 13.5 of SOFTRAX present a major step into complete billing and revenue recognition automation. For B2B businesses adopting a subscription-based billing model, these advancements provide opportunities for growth and improved functionality, so they won’t have to worry about revenue management. Instead, they can focus on core business activities and profitable tasks that can increase revenue and not just manage it.

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Veracio is making significant steps toward leveraging advanced geological technologies to enhance the mining lifecycle.  While IDS and Veracio have an existing relationship, the announcement of this partnership acknowledges the vision both companies share for transforming how the drilling workflow can be enhanced with better data.  By combining IDS’s expertise in directional drilling and Veracio’s geological data collection, the partnership will empower IDS and Granite clients to reduce unnecessary drilling costs, mitigate operational errors, minimize waste, and foster sustainable mining practices.

“Our collaboration further strengthens Veracio’s position in the US market and reinforces our commitment to advancing the mining industry by offering cutting-edge solutions,” states Veracio’s Chief Executive Officer, JT Clark. “Together with IDS, we are committed to redefining industry standards, empowering precision and integrity with every survey, and delivering unparalleled solutions for the mining industry.”

“We are excited to embark on this strategic partnership with Veracio. By combining our data collection expertise with Veracio’s cutting-edge instrument technology, we aim to redefine how drill hole data is utilized in our industry,” said Jason Smith, IDS General Manager. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward for IDS and our commitment to delivering excellence to our clients.”

Key Objectives of the Partnership:

• Enhanced Drill Hole Data Analysis: Deploy cutting-edge technology to enhance the accuracy and quality of drill hole data analysis, providing valuable insights for mining projects.
• Increased Productivity: Leveraging Veracio’s growing fleet of technologies, including TruGyro, and TruSub technology ensures that drilling is precise and efficient leading to better resource definition, safety and lower risks of operational errors, at lower cost.
• Client Support and Satisfaction: The partnership aims to elevate the level of support and satisfaction for IDS’s clients by delivering data-driven insights and innovative solutions.

The announcement is headlined by the most compact and integrated continuous north-seeking gyro tool in drilling, Veracio’s TruGyro, a north-seeking gyro tool built to deliver precision data at depth in some of the toughest of environments. IDS also currently serves as the distributor for Veracio’s TruShot, a precise magnetic survey tool specially designed for driller deployment. Known for its durability, precision, and user-friendly features, TruShot enables drillers to confidently capture high-quality 3D hole path data. In addition to TruShot, IDS also distributes core orientation tooling on behalf of Veracio. As Veracio introduces new products to the market, IDS aims to expand its customer offerings to provide a comprehensive range of cutting-edge solutions.

About Veracio

Veracio offers mining clients a range of solutions that improve, automate, and digitally transform their orebody sciences in exploration, resource definition and production. Championing a modern approach through a diverse product portfolio Veracio fuses science and technology together with digital accessibility by using advanced scanning, sensing with strong data governance and the deployment of AI to accelerate real-time decision making and significantly improve efficiency, profitability, and sustainability across the value chain. For more information about Veracio, please visit www.veracio.com.

About Granite

Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE: GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Dr. Vivek Y. Reddy, the director of cardiac arrhythmia services for the Mount Sinai Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Modern medicine has been filled with technological achievements that fundamentally changed how doctors approach patient care, and now we can officially add dual chamber leadless pacing to that list of achievements. In delivering a true dual chamber leadless pacemaker system, Abbott is expanding access to the benefits of leadless pacing to far more people than ever before and providing additional options to improve our ability to treat people with slow or abnormal heart rhythms.”

Abbott’s AVEIR DR devices utilize their proprietary i2i communication technology to provide synchronized or coordinated cardiac pacing between the two leadless pacemakers, based on the individual’s clinical needs. The i2i technology utilizes high-frequency pulses to transmit messages through the body’s naturally conductive blood, allowing each implant to communicate beat-to-beat with its paired, co-implanted device. This conductive communication is crucial as it consumes far less battery current compared to other alternatives like inductive, radio frequency, or Bluetooth® communication used in traditional pacemakers or implantable medical devices.

The AVEIR DR leadless pacing system is approximately one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker and comprises two devices: the previously-approved AVEIR VR single chamber device, which paces the right ventricle, and the newly-approved AVEIR AR single chamber device, which paces the right atrium. The AVEIR DR system incorporates Abbott’s innovative i2i technology, which overcomes a significant engineering challenge by enabling beat-to-beat communication between the two leadless pacemakers.

Unlike traditional pacemakers, which require invasive procedures and the use of cardiac leads, leadless devices like AVEIR are directly implanted into the heart through minimally invasive procedures. This eliminates the need for leads and reduces potential complications related to leads and infections. Additionally, leadless pacemakers offer a shorter and less restrictive recovery period after implantation.

The FDA approval of the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system follows recent late-breaking clinical data published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study demonstrated that the AVEIR DR system met its three primary endpoints for safety and efficacy. Three months post-implantation, the study reported a 98.3% implant success rate for physicians and over 97% of individuals achieved successful atrio-ventricular synchrony, ensuring normal functioning of the upper and lower chambers despite different types of underlying slow heart rhythms.

Randel Woodgrift, senior vice president of Abbott’s cardiac rhythm management business, commented, “Leadless pacemakers have been limited to a single chamber device because seamless, wireless synchronization of two pacemakers has been an insurmountable engineering challenge – until now. Our team of dedicated scientists and engineers solved one of medtech’s complex challenges in treating abnormal heart rhythms with the AVEIR pacemaker, a tiny device packed with powerful technology.”

Notably, eight Kia models experienced sales increases in the first half of the year. The Carnival saw a substantial rise of 74%, followed by the Seltos with a notable increase of 64%. The Sportage witnessed a healthy growth of 37%, while the Soul and Forte enjoyed increases of 26% and 20%, respectively. The Telluride, Sorento, and Niro also contributed to the positive trend with sales boosts of 18%, 10%, and 9% respectively. Kia’s electrified models experienced a remarkable 40% increase in sales, while SUV sales surged by 25% during the first six months of the year.

Eric Watson, the Vice President of Sales Operations at Kia America, attributed the continued success to the positive response from consumers regarding Kia’s improved range of durable SUVs, sporty sedans, and innovative electric vehicles. He also acknowledged that production improvements, addressing previous supply shortages caused by the pandemic, contributed to the strong sales performance. Kia’s core SUV models, including the Sportage, Telluride, Sorento, and Seltos, as well as the Niro, Soul, and Carnival, all experienced year-over-year growth. Watson also expressed optimism for the future, with the launch of the flagship EV9, an all-electric three-row SUV, expected in the second half of the year.

Danske Bank, headquartered in Denmark, offers banking services to individual and business customers, as well as large corporate and institutional clients. In order to accelerate their technology transformation, optimize access to talent and capabilities, and boost productivity, Danske Bank selected Infosys as its strategic partner.

As a part of this collaboration, Infosys will also acquire Danske Bank’s IT center in India, which currently employs more than 1,400 professionals. With its extensive global expertise and industry-specific solutions, Infosys will propel Danske Bank’s digital agenda by significantly enhancing its IT operations and capabilities. This will be achieved through the utilization of Infosys Topaz, an AI-centric suite of services, solutions, and platforms, along with experience design and operational support services.

The event attracted around 200 participants, including diplomatic envoys from different countries in China, representatives from international organizations, and media personnel. They gathered in Beijing to explore Chinese traditional culture and learn about Shenzhen’s contributions to China’s modernization, as reported by the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government.

Luxembourg’s ambassador to China, Marc Hubsch, delivered a speech expressing his observation that Shenzhen’s growth reflects its spirit of openness and the driving force behind China’s economic progress. Hubsch, having visited Shenzhen on multiple occasions, views it as a city where people live harmoniously with nature, possessing a rich cultural heritage.

The promotion event comprised three main components: a cultural experience related to the Dragon Boat Festival, a themed exhibition called “Shenzhen Stories,” and a dance drama named “Wing Chun.” Activities such as making Zongzi (traditional rice dumplings), wearing sachets and woven bracelets, and taking photos in traditional attire deepened participants’ understanding of Chinese traditions.

During the event, the exhibition showcasing renowned Shenzhen brands narrated and elucidated the “Shenzhen Stories,” garnering tremendous applause from the diplomatic envoys. They acknowledged Shenzhen as China’s window to reform and opening up, presenting a splendid embodiment of Chinese modernization.

According to Marc Hubsch, Shenzhen serves as the forefront of China’s reform and opening up, epitomizing the country’s rapid development. The progress witnessed in Shenzhen exemplifies its spirit of openness and the vigorous impetus driving China’s economic growth.

Later in the evening, Chinese and foreign guests enjoyed the Shenzhen-produced dance drama “Wing Chun,” which artfully combines two national intangible cultural heritages: “Wing Chun” and gambiered Canton gauze. This performance seamlessly integrates traditional martial arts with contemporary dance, highlighting the unique allure of Lingnan culture and showcasing Shenzhen’s spirit in the new era.

The diplomatic envoys lauded the dance drama “Wing Chun” after watching it, affirming its embodiment of Chinese traditional cultural traits and its ability to narrate stories about Shenzhen, Guangdong, the Greater Bay Area, and even China through the beauty of dance and martial arts.

During an on-site interview, Greek ambassador to China, Emmanuel Stantzos, commented, “I would describe Shenzhen as a place that is constantly evolving, which is positive as it keeps you engaged. I encourage people to visit Shenzhen and experience this transformation.”

Dr. Robert Gabbay, the ADA’s Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the progress made in diabetes technology, particularly driven by AI and medical devices. He emphasized the significance of novel technology showcased at the Scientific Sessions, highlighting its potential to transform diabetes care.

The first study focused on a revolutionary device called SynerGTM, developed by Pacific Diabetes Technologies, which combines glucose sensing and insulin delivery functions in a single device. Unlike current technology that requires multiple devices and separate insertions, SynerGTM streamlines diabetes management by synchronizing the replacement schedules for insulin delivery and glucose measurement. The study, titled “Feasibility of a Prototype Dual Function Glucose Sensing Insulin Delivery Cannula in People with Type 1 Diabetes,” involved 24 adults with type 1 diabetes using insulin pump therapy. The results demonstrated the accuracy of the glucose sensor and reliable insulin delivery without interference, marking a significant advancement in glucose level management.

The second study focused on the use of AI algorithms to predict the progression of diabetic retinopathy, a condition expected to affect over 14 million Americans by 2050. Estimating the risk of progression is challenging due to variations in medical knowledge and clinical experience among clinicians. To address this, the study, titled “Identifying the Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression Using Machine Learning on Ultrawide Field Retinal Images,” developed and validated machine learning models for diabetic retinopathy progression using ultrawide field retinal images. The findings demonstrated the accuracy and feasibility of using AI algorithms to identify disease progression, potentially allowing for personalized screening intervals and improved vision-related outcomes.

These studies mark significant advancements in diabetes technology, offering hope for improved diabetes care and enhanced quality of life. The integration of AI, digital health technology, and novel medical devices has the potential to transform the management of diabetes and its related complications.

This significant announcement follows the successful launch earlier this year of DeCryptoFi’s first-ever publicly accessible blockchain that complies with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

Nicholas Scherling, Founder & CEO of DeCryptoFi, expressed the platform’s unique value, stating, “DeCryptoFi is an unprecedented platform that empowers the blockchain community to leverage a comprehensive suite of decentralized financial service tools in order to build compliant solutions. Mining plays a pivotal role in bringing this community to life and empowering its members. With today’s announcement, we are delighted to expand our network globally and take the next step in our roadmap’s growth plans.”

This news follows DeCryptoFi’s official launch in April 2023. Since then, there has been an escalation in the intensity of regulatory measures taken by government entities that validate DeCryptoFi’s commitment to prioritizing compliance.

Scherling further explained, “Considering the highly challenging regulatory landscape and the overall market context, we believe many projects in the industry will seek a pathway to compliance, and we are that pathway. Our aim is to catalyze a community of builders who refuse to be hindered by regulators and want to continue innovating. Enabling mining is the next significant stride towards fostering that community and turning our vision into reality.”

DeCryptoFi has allocated 50 million shares of stock as compensation over the next century to ensure the network remains healthy and robust. Alongside the compiled code, there are straightforward instructions that enable anyone with a GPU card to participate in as little as 30 minutes, regardless of their computer or blockchain proficiency.

Dr. Wesley Kaplow, DeCryptoFi’s CTO, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This is an exciting time! Last week, we released our third code update since the launch, which enforces port checking prior to the ledger nodes’ startup. This ensures that operators have correctly configured their firewall ports and protocols to receive incoming data for processing. And now, mining is live this week. We are making tangible progress and moving forward while others are grappling with the aftermath of SEC allegations. We couldn’t be more thrilled with our achievements.”